We had a look at the impressive cathedral and I recommended to Sajid and Patrick that they try and see the astronomical clock which I knew they would both find interesting. We walked through to La Petite France which is full of timbered houses which are typical of Alsace. Everyone split up with the pupils going off in a big group - McDonald's was mentioned, but by the French rather than our pupils.
When we met up again Jasmine had a lovely new umbrella hat to protect her from the rain.
In the afternoon we went to the Conseil d'Europe and had a talk about what the organisation does and we were able to see the main meeting room and ask questions about the work that took place. The guide asked if anyone played the piano as when a representative from each country stops being president of the council they give a present and there was a beautiful piano that they could play. Ben said he did but needed a bit of encouragement to play. It was in the central mezzanine area which connected the whole building. Ben sat down to play and when he stopped we realised that he had reduced the guide to tears, so impressed was she with his playing. It took a lot of courage to do an impromptu 3 minute recital in front of strangers and he played beautifully.
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